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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

ONE OF Mr.. Randall's contingent OF pro-
lection so. called democratic members of the
5Oth Congress says they hold the balance of
power in The next House, AID ii the republi-
cans would unite with them they could elect
Mr.. Randall Speaker Of the House, and that
by refusing to vote they could permit the re-
publicans to eject Speaker. This gentleman
q Pennsylvania representative, does not say
the Randalites will do either of the things
suggested, but only that they could if they
think propes. As the Randalltes can not
be brought back to full communion with the
vast majority OF the party to which they
profess to belong, it would be better for the
party ifthey would abandon it entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

The Southern Planter for March has been
received from IFS publishers in Richmond
Among its contents is au article on Law and
Lawyers, by Dr.. c. L. Cullen, which is any
thing else than complimentary to the legal
fraternity, as class.
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AnvICr ~ MOTHERS

Mrs wINsLow's soorHINa SYRUP, for chill.
dren teething, is the prescription of one OF the
best fsmale nurses and physicians in tho United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions OF mothers for
their children. During tho process OF tcothing
its valuo is inca!culabo. 1t relieves The child
from pain, cures dysentcry and diarrhma, gripping
in the bowels and ,gind-colic By giving health
to the child it rsssa the mother Price 90 cents
botta. my5-1yfM. WIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

For % years have been afflicted with Catarrh
so that have been confined to my room for two
months at q time. ! have tried al the humbugs
in hopes of relief but to no success until l met
with an old friend who had used Ely's Cream
Balm and advised me to try it. | procured a
bottle to please him, and from the first spplica-
ton found relief 1t is the best remedy have
ever tried.-W. c. MATTHEWS Justice Of the Peace,
Shenandoah Iowa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

When some deep and immedicab'e
wound" takes Jour breath away send for
Salvation Oil
when the swallows homeward fly" is
the time when coughs and colds begin 10
appear. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup cures
every case Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

At the session Of the Baltimore conference
of the NJ. E. Church in Baltimore yesterday
the First church in that city was selected as
the place for holding the next meeting. The
adverse report to the adoption OF the
reyised edition Of the Bible was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Pur
year vs.. the Commonwealth. Argued by
Edmund Pendleton, esq and Judge r. d..
Jones for Commonwealth.
VIII. Jones and John Jackson. esqs, were
allowed to practice as counsel in this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

The Virginia Boat Club, at its meeting in
Richmond yesterday decided to send c:ew
to he Stale re alta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

II is stated that republican paper is
soon TO make lis appearance in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

Old and young, rich and poor, all unite in
tes,ifying to the merits of Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
more. August Weber, esq recommends Sal
walton Oil for headacbe, sprains and heu-
rslgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

Flour IS frm and steady, with lar lOb0I0s
demand, well distributed as to grade. The Wheat
markets for day or two past have been ieyerish
caused by a squeeze in May futures in Chicago
but the advance has not been fully followed in
other markets and is entirely speculative there
is nothing to create an upward movement, the
visible supply still being very large and the for
eign demand only moderately active for the sea
son; the offerings on Change continue very small,
due mainly to the wrctched condition Of the
country roads, rendering delivery at Shipping
points almost impossible. Corn is quiet and IN.
changed. Rye and Oats are firm Produce Is
without quotable change
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

BALTIMORE, March 9.-Cotton firm and quie.
middling 99s. Flour active and firm Howard
street and Western super 80 50a3 10 do extra
50 25a3 rs do family 81 GOA Go City Mills
super 81 50a3 90 do extra So 25a3 rs do RIO
brands 81 5Oa4 To- Patapsco superIative paten!
S5 40 do family So Is. Wheat-soltbeIn
nominally. frmer; red 92a93; amber 1896.
Western irregular and quiet; No 2 winter red
spot 911ha912.; March 81 12a915s May 92s.s
927s; June 921aa93. Corn-southern firm and
quiet; white 48a48l9 yellow 47a471h; Western
frmer and quiet; mixed spot 463sa46a. MsfcA
46Esa467s; April 46a.a47ls; May 477ssfsR
steamer 454s46. Oats steady; Southern ana
Pennsylvania 34a39; Western white 37a39
do mixed 34a36. Rye firm at 59a60. Hay dull
prime to choice Western Slab. Provisions
quiet and nominally steady. Mess Pork, old
SIG; new, $40 50a20. Bulk. meats-shouldeFs
and clear rib sides sides packed : i5aS. Bacon
shoulders SASH clear rib sides 9ls hams 1919
AID Lard-redned 8sSti. Butter frm West
ern packed 16a23; creamery 26a32. Eggs
steady at 15a15la Coffee steady and dull ko
cargoes ordinary to fair 14al41a Sugar steady
soft 90 Whskey nom;nally steady at = 25A
Il = Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

CHICAGO. March 9-1o:3O a. m-Msy Taea:
dropped hack to 947s rallied to s51Q AID IS non ON
held at 85s5. Shortly after the opening this
morning big speculative interes. was deyelofs3a
IN Corn and sharp advance in values followed
the price for MaY opened i1c higher at iV'4'
dropped off 10 40k. but the execution Of age
vanced to 81 S. May oats 29l. Iay P9.S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-09

New YORK, March 9-Cotton quiet upland:
1916; Orleans 10; futures steady. FiourqaGl
and firm. Wheat higher. Corn better. PofS
firm at SIS 25a15 rs. Lard frmer at 81 92'e
National Republican., 1887-03-24
A NIoNAsTIC NAVY.
teamers Manned and Commanded by
Swedish Monks.


According to Russian newspaper, an
engineer has just arrived at Motala, in
Sweden, to take over steamer that is be-
ing built for the monks Of Solovetsk. This
vessel will make the sixth steamer belong
ing to the monks, who use them to convey
to their their monastery the 10000 pilgrims
that annually repair to the place. The
monastery is situated on the largest Of the
three islands forming the Solovetsk group.
The island measures fifteen miles In length
by ten In breadth, and is only accessible
from the middle Of May until the middle of
September. During this period steamers
owned by the monks run regularly to Arch
angel and back, charging very little for the
double voyage, and, In the case Of very
grim, moreover, according to ancient
custom, is boarded and lodged for nothing
at an inn belonging to the mon
astery. Besides its shrine, Solovetsk is
famous for its mines Of tale, large quanti-
ties of which are exported to Russia and
abroad. A peculiar feature about the Solo
vetsk steamers is that they are all manned
ty monks and commanded by monastic
captains. The mainmast of each steamer is
surmounted by golden cross. In the time
OF Peter the Great the walls Of the monas-
terry were defended by ninety cannon, and
during rebellion against the government,
sustained siege Of two years. During the
Crimean war the monks claim to have
driven off the English fleet by firing some
OF the old cannon remaining, and marching
In procession round the monastery walls.
Although the fleet owned by the monks
does not pay expenses, the offerings Of the
pilgrims make up for the loss, the monas-
terry being one of the wealthiest In Russia.
At present the number of monks exceeds
O0O
National Republican., 1887-03-24
SEAL FISHERIES CASE.
Secretary of the Treasury Cannot Re-
nit the Forfeiture.


The question was recently presented to
the Attorney General as to whether the
Secretary Of the Treasury has the power to
remit the forfeiture Of the schooner San
Diego, her tackle, apparel, and furniture,
by virtue OF the sentence OF condemnation
pronounced against the said vessel, &C., on
the 4th Of October, 1886, in the case Of the
United States vs.. L. N. Handy and the
schooner San Diego by the United States
district court for the district Of Alaska, un-
der section 1856, Revised Statutes, for being
engaged In killing fur seals. Another ques-
tion presented was was to whether such
power OF remission resides in the Secretary
Of the Treasury under section 1858, Re-
vised Statutes, or the fifth paragraph OF
section 5293, Revised Statutes, orany other
statute Of the United States.
The Attorney General has given an opin-
ion an the subject, In which he says that SO
far as section 1858 Is concerned 1t is quite
clear that 1t gives the Secretary no author
ity to remit the forfeiture of vessel for
being engaged in killing fur seal-an Of
Tense which, he says, has no connection
with the revenue or navigation laws Of the
United States. He also says: sit would
seem impossible to hold that the forfeiture
In question, which was not incurred by rea-
son Of any act done in either of the islands
OF st. Paul and st. George, is within the
power Of remission conferred on the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury by the fifth paragraph
Of section 5293, which provides that the
Secretary Of the Treasury may exercise that
power II the fine, penalty, or forfeiture was
imposed by virtue Of any provision Of law
relating to fur seals upon the islands Of st.
Paul and st. George. 1t only remains for
me to say that my Investigations have not
conducted me to any Legislation under
which you (the Secretary OF the Treasury
could remit the forfeiture in question:
National Republican., 1887-03-24

cent. more than hereP 1t did before the
civil war and would now.
Are we not great enough and strong
enough to cut clear from European leading
strlngsp
The fist great result would be to cut of
the bonus now stimulating the competition
of Aslatc cheap labor which the present
premium on exchange between India and
London glvee.
This is causing no more loss to us in but
three OF our great staple crops-ootton,
wheat, and tobacco-than the value OF all
the silver annually mined In the world. Our
farmers are being slowly bankrupted, for
none OF these staples produce q profit.
With us are suffering In a greater degree
the agricultural interests Of Europe.
The interests OF humanity demand the
restoration OF silver TO the place II has held
as a coequal measure Of values all down
the ages since Abraham, In the early days,
paid 400 shekels Of ellver for the field Mac
pelab, '1awful money Of the merchants'
even in those days, as the Bible tells us.
Able men In vast numbers are demand
ing this relief In England and In Germany.
In England the court party appear to re-
gard 1t as OF more Importance TO secure
cheap food and secure shipments from
India than to conserve the interests Of agri-
culture in the United Kingdom.
Ip w ibn thNttb upOh tnO pOpuiubioh VI
India an able paper in the North american
Rerietg last April on "British Rule in In.
dia," shows IL to be most disastrous. Food
that is actually needed there is sent abroad
to pay the large sums constantly required
to meet the charges due to the home gov.
eminent.
A due regard, however, for our own in
terests demands action.
We are the largest silver producing ma
tion Of the world. We have the richest
treasury. We are adding year by year some
$7,000,000 per annum to the already toe
great surplus, In the annual gain In the pur.
chase Of silver--which able lawyers regard
as entirely without warrant under our con-
stitution. "Coiping' and Regulating the
value thereof" (of money! never before 1877:
was taken to be authority for buying silver
or gold.
4. It is not more silver dollars, but the re
viyifying effect Of restored silver we need
II must come before we can have q return
Of real prosperity.
j. w. PORTER.
Tn kpI pTTpcytIr Va Mar Of 1897
National Republican., 1887-03-24
NAMES AND THEIR DEFE DERs.
Trouble Met by French Noveiists In
Christening Children OF Their Brains.

N. Alphonse Daudet is still pestered by
people who object to their patronymics be-
ing used in his novels and plays, says the
London Telegraph. Acting on the advice Of
NJ. Kaempfen, director Of the fine arts de-
partment, NJ. Daudet has agreed to change
the name Of one Of the characters In "Numa
Roumestan," which, as you have already
been informed, has been dramatized for the
Odecn Theater.. A few weeks ago the nov
elist received letter from d manufacturer
Of painted glass living IN the south who
had for long time objected TO his name
appearing In the "Nabab, " but who, having
suddenly conceived the brilliant idea Of
turning the matter TO commercial advau.
tage proposed TO NJ. Daudet that
he should introduce his name and
quality OF glass manufacturer into his
next romance, the mention being accom-
panied by an eulogistic reference to the glass
works. In return NJ. Daudet's apartment
was TO be gratuitously decorated with col.
ored panes. A far more amusing incident,
however, is related by M. Daudet concern
ing the Marquis de Boslandry, another Of
the imaginary characters In the "Nabab."
The author had been asked by the Russian
novelist Tourguenieff to do something for
fellow-countryman Of his named BorolSi
One day, while hard at work on novel, ".
Daudet was surprised to see his study door
fly suddenly open and featured,
ferocious-looking person enter brandishing
big stick. NJ. Daudet instantly thought
Of the Cossack Boroki, and saluted his
strange visitor with Difference, asking him
II he were not NJ. Tourguenieff's friend.
To his surprise, however, the intruder
blurted out: "No, sir; am the last of the
Bolslandrys, the same whom you have put
into your romance, and l am not going to
stand IT," The novelist, who was nom
plussed for moment, took his visitor,
after a brief pause, into a small room
were two swords were crossed on the wall,
and invited him to try conclusions by arms
on the spot. The last OF the Boislandrys,
however, then grew calmer, and left the
house. On the whole, the question OF
nomenclature has been source OF much
trouble and inconvenience to French novel
lists. NJ. Ludoyic Halevy, for instance, has
taken to the railway guide books in order
to christen his characters with names aud
places, and NJ. Daudet himself has been ad
Vised to use the same names over and over
again, as Moliere, and, It may be added,
Anthony Trollope, were wont to do. The
author Of "Sappho," however, takes as
much trouble as Dickens used to take in
drawing up lists Of effective names for the
people OF his brain, and has already given
good proof that he does not intend to a Tier
his plans without reason,
National Republican., 1887-03-24
CUBAN FILIBUsTERs
Congregatipg In Florida, But Being
Closely Watched.

Congregaipg In Florida, but Being
Closely Watched.
The Acting Secretary Of the Treasury has
received letter from Deputy Collector
Spencer, at Tampa, Fla, saying that for
weeks past several persons, prominently
identified with former filibustering expe-
ditions to Cuba, have been congregating at
Ybor City, adjoining Tampa, some Of
whom, he says, came from New York, and
others from New Orleans and Cuba. Act.
Ing upon standing Instructions from the
department, and with the belief that the
men meant to send an expiditlon from
Punta Gorda, arrangements were made
with the collector at Key West and with
the commander Of the revenue cutter at
that port to prevent their doing so.
The suspected men made themselves
very offensive to the cigar manufacturers
at Ybor City, interfering with the employees
and threatening bodily harm to Martinez,
Ybor 81 Co. II they did not pay them GER
tain sum Of money. The manufacturers at
once appealed to the citizens Of Tampa for
protection, and committee of citizens
waited on the fllibusters and ordered them
to leave the town. All left quietly the
next day except two Of the party, who are
confined in jail at Tampa for murder com
mitted at Ybor some time previous. This
action on the part Of the citizens had q
good effect. Deputy Collector Spencer
says the attempt has evidently been aban-
doned, and that It is not likely that any
more efforts will be made to start similar
expeditions from that neighborhood for
some time to come.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
THE COURT RECORD.


United States Supreme Court.-The follow.
ing business was transacted in the Supreme
Court of the United States yesterday:
No. 1863. VIM. Barnes, trustee, appellant. VS..
the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul Railway
Company. Argument continued by Mr.. VIM.
Barnesl FOR the appellant, and by Mr.. John w.
Cary for the appellee, and Mr.. Francis Eel.
loves for the appellant.
Adjourned until - OF clock to-day.
Court In General Term-Justices Macarthur
Hagner, and James-Taylor ct al. VS.. Boyd ct
al; argued and submitted. In re James Hall,
habeas corpus; dismissed, Assignment, No. 81.
Circuit CourU-Justice CoX-Clark VS.. N. E.
Mutual Life Insurance Company; verdict for
defendant for $4,000 Simmons VS.. Hill; yer.
dict for plaintiff without costs. Tate. trustee,
vs.. Hin; verdict for plaintiff without costs.
Anderson vs. Hill; verdict for plaintiff without
costs. Jordon VS.. selden; on trial. Assign
ment, Nos 3l to AZ, 3, 62, 95, S5, 81, SO, 5l 92,
4i3, I'll. 20, n, SO, q, l3,
Equity Court-Iustice Merrlck. Mcleod
VS.. Mcleod; sale finally ratified and cause re-
ierred TO the auditor. Cuyler VS.. Cuyler; hear
Ing Of rule on purchaser in the general term in
the first instance. Brinkley vs.. Osborn order
appointing Mills Dean guard an al ltem.
Harris VS. Barber; leave TO take testimony
within 80 days, Assignment for to-day, any
case on the assignment undisposed Of
Criminal Court-JustiGe MacATthur,-Geo,
w. Cooper, receiving stolen property; recogniz.
ancc taken in the sum of $500.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
TRdTELERs' GUIDs.
RAITIMoRE AND ONO RAILROAD. RAfAI5||''
Schedule In effect SUNDAY, MAR. 4, 1m7
until further notice

bchedule In ehect SUNDAY, MAR i3, 1897.
until further notice
Leave Washington from station, corner ~
New Jersey avenue and street W
daily, with through coaches and siecplnp cars,
The l1a6 q. m. IA Fast Limited Express Tor
Pitsburg and Chicago, arriving In Pitlsburg at
extra fare Is charged on this train for fast time o
For Cincinnati, Louisville, and st. louis.
daily, at 390 p. m. and 1910 D. M, with
Cincinnati and 81. Louis without change. a.S1
7. NIL fast limited train TO Cincinnati snd
st. Louis, arriving In Cincinnati next morning
charged OF this train for fast time. ''io an
For Pittsburg at 11:45 a. m, and 1855 D. m.
daily, to Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit, with
Paflor and Sleeping Cars 10 Pittsburg,
For Lexington and Local Stations $40 A. m.
daily, except Sunday.
= For points on Shenandoah Valley railroad,
For Havre dc Grace, Newark, Wilmington.
aae ana nPhilsSdeephia, n Saep 7;Soa m. 2io D. M and
For Wilmington, Del, and Intermediate
points between Baltimore and WilmInston.
BID y. m daily except Sunday.
ao For Bs Bsiim3re Tine on week days $50 GAO 7:so
,,alnl $3.50 4So' $40 $40, e;i5, 7;s5. SIS. and
For Baitimere on Sundays $50, 7:so, $40 and
a.SS !, M M, I'D o"o' a3o i'io $40 6i5, 735,
For Annapolis, GAO a. M, ana 1910, 4.so ana
o'iup' m.i On 5unuhy. o'oO n. M. $40 d. m,
=, For way stations between Washington ana
Baltimore, 8, $40, $50 a. M, 1910 D, M. an
$40, 645, and II 80 p. m. On Sundays $40 a M M
and lis, $50, 4:40, 6:i5, and 1i:30 n. IN. En,
stations on Metropolitan Branch C45 a. M
daily, except Sunday, and 5:3l p. M, daily: ia
?. m, daily, except, Sunday, for principal
daily, on Sunday. stops at all stations Ia,
Gaithersburg and intermediate points a.Sa
O. m. I2:50 and ll:21 y. m, daily, except SIN.
day. For Frederick, $40 o. IN. II AS a. m.
and 43o D N daily, except Sunday. '''
,oIfn TTi l, hagerstown e $40 a. m ana 5:al D. M,
Trains arrive from the West daily, e:so, 7ao
Q. M, 200 and 725 p, M.
From points on Shenandoah Valley railroad
From Philadelphia Chester, Wilmington.
ana an naVie de Grace, ll:so a. m, 3:20 p. m. and
From Wilmington, Del, and intermo,,o,o
points north Of Baltimore 11:20 a. m.
From Annapolis $3.50 q. M, and 1:6O, Cos. ana
500 E-pi ?; mi srny Sunday lo:s5 a; M e:35 p. m.
$50 p. m: daily except Sunday
From Frederick and Intermediate points a.os
q. m. and $40 p. M, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at
gag, $50 7;2o; 300, s;os, and 1890 a, m, i2i5,
Sundays, $50 7:2O, 9o5, and ioso a. r mn m' S1 on
2:So, 4:2o, 500 $50, 7A5. g. and II 100 p. m. '
AL trains from Washington stop nj RELAY sta-
tion except 1880, 2l0, 1916, and 7:i5 D. m.
For further information apply at the Balti.
more and Ohio Ticket Oiice-W Washington Sta.
OF Fourteenth street, where orders will be taken
for baggage to be checked and received al any
point ylib N ths tu city u. X. LORD,
prpcT Sen. p sHpti sItrB Baltimore
Waehfnutnn
National Republican., 1887-03-24
Baltimore Produce Market-M

COTTON firm; middling, 10@l0lSc.
FLOUR steady and quiet, Howard street
S325@3.75: do. family, S4.OO@4.60: city mills
super, 82.5O@3.00; do. extra, So. .25@3.75: do.
Rio brands, A.5094.75; Patapsco superlative
patent, s. 30: do. family, $500.
WHEAT-Southern quiet and steady; red,
91@93c; amber. 92@94c; No. Maryland, $500
9024; western higher and quiet; No. winter
red, spot, SS7s@S91ac; May, 9Oss@9O34c; June,
S6RN-southern about steady and quiet;
ishel and Saiet %siHes spot 1sS bid sssf Mareh
4eS461Si April, 4611sc bid; May, 46]a@47c;
OATS steady and actiye southern and Penn.
sylyania, a@SSc; western white, S69SSc; do.
RYE quiet and steady, $4,000.
HAY steady, with moderate inquiry; prime
10 choice western, Sll.O0 @9l5.00.
PROVISIONS quiet; Mess pork old, $1,000;
new, sl9.00@2000. Bulk meats-shoulders and
clear rib sides, packed, 1900. Bacon
shoulders, S9S1$c; clear rib sides, 9Ilc hams.
1S1$@lic. Lard-reflned, s9S14c.
BUTTER firm; western packed, 16@23o;
creamery, 26032c.
EGGS easier, l5016c.
PETROLEUM steady; refined, $40.
COFFEE firm; Rio cargoes, ordinary to
SUGAR Steady; A soft, $50; copper refined
active and steady, 914@l0c.
WHISKY steady, sl.23@l.2i.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE. Mar. 23.-Virginia Gs, consoli-
dated, 53 past due coupons, 81; do. new Ss,
G494 bid to-day.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
DIED.

MtTCHELJ.-On Tuesday, March %, at 8 p.
M, JOSEPH II. MITCHELL, JR,, oldest son of
Joseph I. ana Margaret A. Mitchell, In the
23d year Of his age.
Funeral will take place from the re tsldence
OF his parents, 33g Sixth street southeast, on
Friday morning, March 25, at . o'clock. thence
TO st. Peters Church, where requiem mass will
be said. Relatives and friends Invited.
RAMAGE.-At 11:30 y. m, March 22-MRs.
MARY RAMAGE, aged 90 years.
Funeral from the residence OF her son, s. G.
Ramnge, No. 400 B It. n. T.. on Friday ut Up.
m. Friends respectfully invited. 1nterment
at Rock Creek Cemetery. -
BR1LL.--Suddenly, March %, 1887. at $50 p.
m,-CHAs. BRILL, JR., son OF Chas. and the late
Elizabeth Brill in the 9th year Of his age.
Funeral services at l o'clock p. m Friday,
25ih instant, at his late. residence, AIS 9th At.
8. W. Interment in Alexandria. Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
Praying to u Letter Box.
IPall Mall Gazette

The postofflce in India is regarded as SO
miraculous an agency by the more ignorant
natives that In some out-of- the-way places
one cess ,e'ue man nostsa h,s ,ettar ~ tbe boI
and shouted out Its destination, to inform
the presiding spirit whom he supposed to
be inside. Another native humbly took off
his shoes as he approached the box, went
through various devotions before and after
posting his letter, and finally put some
coppers before the box as propitiatory
Offering, retiring in the same attitude Of
humility.